Metalwork
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Tray for Ritual Tools (Kongōban) with Lotus Vines
Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
March 25, 2025 (Tue) - June 15, 2025 (Sun)This exhibition provides a historical overview of Japanese metalwork from the Heian (794–1192) to the Edo (1603–1868) period. Objects are displayed by category, such as Buddhist ritual implements, mirrors, tea kettles, objects with designs in cloisonné, decorative fittings, and okimono ornaments. Visitors are invited to view the beauty of metals such as gold, silver, copper, and iron, as well as the shapes they were crafted into, and the designs they were freely embellished with.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Flower Basket with "Hōsōge" Floral Vines | Nanbokuchō period, 14th century | Lent by Jinshōji Temple, Shiga | |||
| Important Cultural Property | Tray for Ritual Tools ("Kongōban") with Lotus Vines | Heian period, 12th century | E-19830 | ||||
| Highlight | National Treasure | Ritual Gong ("Kei") with Lotus Vines | Heian period, 12th century | Lent by Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto | |||
| Highlight | Tea Kettle ("Shinnari Gama") with Pines | Ashiya ware | Muromachi period, 15th century | Gift of Mr. Matsunaga Yasuzaemon, E-20186 | |||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Hanging Lantern | Edo period, 1604 | Lent by Yoshino Mikumari Shrine, Nara | |||
| Highlight | Hanging Incense Burner Shaped Like a Flower Basket | Edo period, 19th century | E-12733 |